PROVIDENCE, RI - The Iona University women's soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision at Providence in its 2023 season opener at Chapey Field. The Friars scored both goals within a 46 second span in the first half to earn the win.
 
Providence's Kyla Gallagher got on the board in the 26th minute and Meg Hughes scored in the 27th for the home team.
 
The Friars held a 23-2 advantage on shots. Junior Caroline Scott registered six saves in the first half while freshman Savannah Rogers stopped all three attempts faced in the second. Junior Kedarjah Lewis recorded Iona's shot on goal.
 
The Gaels continue action on the road to start the season at the Big Ten's Purdue this Sunday (August 20) in West Lafayette, Indiana at noon.